Smart Home News

Below are some blogs that I follow that have interesting information.

The Ambient

  • by Paul Lamkin
    Ring has taken the covers off of its latest smart security camera, the Outdoor Camera Plus. The Amazon-owned doorbell specialist tells us that it’s the best video quality from a Ring Cam yet, with a 2K resolution and a wide field of view. It’s actually the first Ring camera to actually launch with 2K on […]
  • by Paul Lamkin
    It was back in 2023 that Amazon first took Eero down the Wi-Fi 7 path with the staggeringly fast, but also staggeringly expensive, Eero Max 7. But now there’s a much more affordable option to get your Eero mesh Wi-Fi system on board with the latest wireless standard, by way of two new entries: Eero […]
  • by Paul Lamkin
    Ecovacs took the covers off its latest flagship cleaning robot: the Deebot X8 Pro Omni at CES 2025 last month and it’s now available to buy. The new smart home cleaner is now available for pre-order ahead of shipping next month. The Deebot X8 Pro Omni will ship with an $1,300 price tag, but you […]
  • by Paul Lamkin
    Smart security camera specialist Reolink has made it easier than ever to jump on board its ever-growing platform with the launch of its new Wireless Security System. The Reolink Wireless Security System actually comes in two flavors; one that packs a pair of Argus 4 Pro cams and one that has a duo of Argus […]
  • by Paul Lamkin
    Sky’s dish-free TV just got a refresh. The satellite giant has just taken the covers off of the second generation of Sky Glass, its all-in-one TV with Sky built-in. Sky Glass 2, like the original – which went live back in October 2021 – means no satellite dish, no streaming box, and no extra clutter. […]